Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D.http://www.timigustafson.com
Specializing in Diet, Health, and Lifestyle EducationMon, 02 Mar 2015 00:31:53 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0In the Fight Against Obesity, the Odds Are Stacked Higher Than Ever, Experts Sayhttp://www.timigustafson.com/2015/fight-obesity-odds-stacked-higher-ever-experts-say/
http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/fight-obesity-odds-stacked-higher-ever-experts-say/#commentsFri, 27 Feb 2015 16:29:34 +0000http://www.timigustafson.com/?p=31809By the end of this decade, diseases stemming from poor diet and unhealthy lifestyle choices will top all other causes of death worldwide. At the same time, there are no effective policies in place to tackle the most pressing problems such as the obesity epidemic and other so-called non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that are now affecting billions of people around the globe. Even in developed countries, these challenges are not yet fully understood and are not met with the necessary countermeasures to prevent further deterioration, experts say.

]]>http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/fight-obesity-odds-stacked-higher-ever-experts-say/feed/0Diet, Dog, and Dogmahttp://www.timigustafson.com/2015/diet-dog-dogma/
http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/diet-dog-dogma/#commentsFri, 27 Feb 2015 16:29:16 +0000http://www.timigustafson.com/?p=31822The release of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report does not officially give us new dietary guidelines just yet. Famously, there is a political element to this process. What actually emerges as guidance is determined by the federal agencies in charge, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). But given that, I like what I see so far. In fact, I think the advisory committee has done a stellar job.

]]>http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/diet-dog-dogma/feed/0For Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Changes, Check Your Self-Talkhttp://www.timigustafson.com/2015/healthy-diet-lifestyle-changes-check-self-talk/
http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/healthy-diet-lifestyle-changes-check-self-talk/#commentsFri, 27 Feb 2015 16:28:55 +0000http://www.timigustafson.com/?p=31825When it comes to making positive changes, many people are their own worst critic. A variety of harmful self-talk habits can get in the way of creating a healthy lifestyle. If you’ve had trouble starting or maintaining a better diet or lifestyle regimen in the past, perhaps the way you talk to yourself should get some of your attention.

]]>http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/healthy-diet-lifestyle-changes-check-self-talk/feed/0Can Meditation Make You Smarter?http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/can-meditation-make-smarter/
http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/can-meditation-make-smarter/#commentsFri, 20 Feb 2015 21:12:44 +0000http://www.timigustafson.com/?p=31778People who meditate regularly over long periods of time in their lives suffer smaller age-related decreases in brain volume than those who don’t, according to a new study on the long-term effects of practices like transcendental meditation, yoga, tai chi, and other relaxation techniques.

]]>http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/can-meditation-make-smarter/feed/0What Parents Need to Know About Teenage Weight Gainhttp://www.timigustafson.com/2015/parents-need-know-teenage-weight-gain/
http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/parents-need-know-teenage-weight-gain/#commentsFri, 20 Feb 2015 21:12:11 +0000http://www.timigustafson.com/?p=31789For some teenagers, putting on some extra weight can be a normal part of their development. For others, weight gain is a sign that eating habits and physical activity are getting off track. As a parent, there’s a fine line to walk when your teen starts to show signs of gaining too many pounds. What should you do? Should you do anything at all?

]]>http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/parents-need-know-teenage-weight-gain/feed/0Late Night Snacking, a Notorious Culprit in Weight Gainhttp://www.timigustafson.com/2015/late-night-snacking-notorious-culprit-weight-gain/
http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/late-night-snacking-notorious-culprit-weight-gain/#commentsFri, 20 Feb 2015 21:10:28 +0000http://www.timigustafson.com/?p=31786A recent study published in the medical journal Obesity revealed that late night snacking may lead to weight gain. The study’s findings have been covered extensively in the news media, with most of the coverage focusing on the reports that night owls tend to eat fast food, drink sodas, and eat less fruits and veggies compared to those who go to bed earlier.

]]>http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/late-night-snacking-notorious-culprit-weight-gain/feed/0Going Gluten-Free by Choice Is Not Always a Good Ideahttp://www.timigustafson.com/2015/going-gluten-free-choice-not-always-good-idea/
http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/going-gluten-free-choice-not-always-good-idea/#commentsFri, 13 Feb 2015 01:55:16 +0000http://www.timigustafson.com/?p=31747There are plenty of people who must avoid gluten for health reasons. But there are also many who only follow a gluten-free diet because that’s the message they are given in the media, from daytime TV shows to celebrity endorsements. Experts warn that it would be a mistake to adhere to a gluten-free or wheat-free diet simply for better health or weight loss.

]]>http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/permanently-banish-belly-fat/feed/0Must-Have Plant-Powered Foods in Your Pantryhttp://www.timigustafson.com/2015/must-plant-powered-foods-pantry/
http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/must-plant-powered-foods-pantry/#commentsFri, 13 Feb 2015 01:54:47 +0000http://www.timigustafson.com/?p=31753Eating a wholesome, plant-powered diet can be easy and delicious, if you have the right foods on hand. The beauty of a plant-based diet is that so many items are affordable and have a lasting shelf life. These are my five favorite plant foods I always keep in my pantry.

]]>http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/must-plant-powered-foods-pantry/feed/0Even the Health-Conscious Prefer the Fast Lanehttp://www.timigustafson.com/2015/even-health-conscious-prefer-fast-lane/
http://www.timigustafson.com/2015/even-health-conscious-prefer-fast-lane/#commentsFri, 06 Feb 2015 23:36:01 +0000http://www.timigustafson.com/?p=31717Fast food seems to be losing its grip on America’s eating culture. The industry’s behemoth, McDonald’s, is struggling with reportedly significant drops in profits, leading to the recent resignation of its top executive. The reason? It’s called the “Chipotle effect.”